UK may soon be operating nuclear powered warships
The Royal Navy is exploring the feasibility of nuclear power for large surface ships, including support vessels and surface combatants.
Rosyth vital to security of Scotland and wider UK says MP
Graeme Downie, MP for Dunfermline & Dollar, said "The future security of Scotland and the rest of the UK rests on the shoulders of places like Rosyth dockyard".
NATO tests submarine rescue capabilities in Norwegian waters
NATO’s major submarine rescue exercise, Dynamic Monarch 24, is underway off the coast of Norway, bringing together personnel from across the Alliance to test and refine submarine rescue operations.
RFA Cardigan Bay returns home after Gaza aid effort
In April 2024, the ship was tasked to assist in delivering essential supplies to Gaza amidst the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.
Labour commit to Type 31 Frigates being built in Scotland
The Labour government has reaffirmed its commitment to the Type 31 frigate programme at Rosyth dockyard, addressing concerns that the project might face cuts in the upcoming defence review.
Britain considering building nuclear powered warships
The Royal Navy is looking into the possibility of using nuclear reactors to power large surface warships.
British ship opens fire in the Persian Gulf
Stunning images show HMS Middleton, a Hunt-class mine countermeasures vessel, training in the Persian Gulf with her 30mm cannon.
Training ‘never stops’ on Royal Navy flagship carrier
HMS Queen Elizabeth has had a busy start to the week with a programme of boat drills, navigation training and Chinook helicopters operating onboard.
Royal Marines conduct covert raids in South Korea
The Royal Marines have participated in a large-scale military exercise on the Korean Peninsula, engaging in covert raiding, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions.
RFA strike ‘to cripple’ Royal Navy operations worldwide
Royal Fleet Auxiliary Ships worldwide will be unable to put to sea from the 20th September 2023, this will "cripple" Royal Navy operations and tasking worldwide.